How To Fix VL044 - Material & does not exist

VL044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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VL044 - Details

• The SAP error message VL044 ("Material & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery processing or goods movements. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the database.
  Causes of VL044 Error
  
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the material master record has not been set up properly.
  
  
  Material Deletion: The material might have been marked for deletion or has been deleted from the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect, either due to a typo or because the wrong number was referenced.
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location. Each material can be defined for specific plants, and if the material is not available in the specified location, this error can occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user